Freeport, California facts for kids
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Freeport
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Location of Freeport in Sacramento County, California.
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 Freeport
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.044 sq mi (0.115 km2) |
| • Land | 0.044 sq mi (0.115 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5.5 m) |
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 1,318/sq mi (504/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 06-25590 |
Freeport, California is a small community located in Sacramento County, California. It sits right on the eastern side of the Sacramento River. You can find it about 7.5 miles (12 km) south of downtown Sacramento. According to the 2020 census, only 58 people live there.
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A Look Back at Freeport's History
Long ago, during the California Gold Rush, most goods arrived in Sacramento by boat. Business owners had to pay taxes at the Sacramento port. In 1862, some clever business people decided to create a new port. This new port would be "free" of taxes, which is how Freeport got its name!
They also planned to build a railway. This railway would go around Sacramento. It would connect to another railroad between Sacramento and Folsom. For about three years, Freeport grew very fast. Its population reached 300 to 400 people during this time.
Freeport's Location and Land
Freeport is a very small place. It covers an area of about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within its official borders. It is located on the eastern banks of the Sacramento River.
Who Lives in Freeport?
In 2010, Freeport had a population of 38 people. Most residents were White. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 38 people lived in homes, not in group housing. There were 21 households in total. Some households had married couples, while others had single parents. About half of the households were made up of just one person. The average household had about 1.8 people.
The population included people of all ages. Two people were under 18 years old. The largest group, 17 people, were between 45 and 64 years old. Ten people were 65 or older. The average age in Freeport was about 56.5 years.
See also
In Spanish: Freeport (California) para niños
